> I think the westy luggage rack cleat would do it. > If 2 X 6mm bolts wont hold it, you have a MUCH bigger problem resulting > from > a crash than the top of the seat coming loose. I would be suprised to hear > that the breaking strength of the ~1-1.5" (sorry for the english units) is > more than 300#. > > This is the solution I mean to apply but there are several other things > ahead of it in the cue. > > Better still would be something like a rock climbing bolt hanger <* http://tinyurl.com/8ax9o>. *5000lb breaking strength, takes a 3/8" bolt. Not only is it designed to take dynamic loads (the luggage cleat design is more for a static load), but it's also even cheaper and much easier to procure. Three bucks at your local outdoorsy store that sells climbing gear. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" |
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